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This was the first body-blow to the seemingly invincible German war machine

An iconic Supermarine Spitfire (MK Vb) pictured in 1941 (Image: Getty)That the defeat of Germany and victory in Europe was possible at all in 1945 was not something that hinged solely upon the...

Eighty years on, survivors and families remember horrors of Bergen Belsen

Eighty years on, survivors and families remember horrors of Bergen Belsen9 hours agoDuncan KennedyBBC News at Bergen BelsenAFPThere had been rumours. There had been aerial photographs. There had been...

One thing everyone was saying about the RAF in the wake of the Miracle of Dunkirk

Small boats that took part in Dunkirk evacuation prepare to take a salute on Thames in July 1940 (Image: Popperfoto via Getty)The Daily Express marked the miracle of Dunkirk with the headline on May...

Shocking gamble Nazi forces took in WW2 to attack France, Belgium and Luxenbourg

The shattered city of Rotterdam In The Netherlands in May 1940 after the Luftwaffe bombing campaign (Image: Gamma-Keystone via Getty)For months, British soldiers dug trenches, drank tea, trained...

Eighty years on, survivors and families remember horrors of Bergen Belsen

Eighty years on, survivors and families remember horrors of Bergen Belsen46 minutes agoDuncan KennedyBBC News at Bergen BelsenAFPThere had been rumours. There had been aerial photographs. There had...

Daily Express cartoonist who mocked Hitler so successfully he was put on a Nazi death list

Express cartoonist Carl Giles at work in his studio on his Suffolk farm in 1948. (Image: Getty)Legendary Daily Express cartoonist Carl Giles refined his craft during the biggest conflict in modern...

Pioneering Daily Express reporter who broke news of the Second World War

Legendary war correspondent Clare Hollingworth at work (Image: Courtesy Patrick Garrett)Slam! Slam! The noise that woke Clare Hollingworth in the early hours of September 1, 1939, was like doors...

One shocking statistic that lays bare just how sick some Britons have become

Many years ago when I was a local newspaper reporter, I took a story to my editor. “My police contact says an ambulance paramedic was assaulted last night by someone they were taking to...

Red wine stains will lift out of carpets and clothes with 1 kitchen ingredient

Red wine is a go-to drink to kick back with on an evening for many people, but it can be a royal pain if you accidentally slosh some over yourself or your carpet. While the wine is favoured for its...

The Beatles fans just learn why Ringo Starr always wears dark glasses

Beatles fans are only just realising why Ringo Starr is always seen wearing dark glasses.Starr, who gained international fame as the drummer for the legendary band, is known for sporting dark glasses...

Remains confirmed of dad-of-four as wife 'tells truth' of fatal Israel shark attack

A father of four tragically lost his life in a snorkelling attack, with his wife claiming he only intended to film the predators, never "touch or feed" them, as she "tells the truth" about what...

US celebrity worth £323m unveils first glimpse at huge £14m Cotswolds mansion

American TV personality Ellen DeGeneres has offered fans their first glimpse into her life across the pond with a snapshot of her new countryside retreat in the Cotswolds. The former talk show...

M&S says cyber 'incident' hitting click and collect orders

M&S says cyber 'incident' hitting click and collect orders19 minutes agoLiv McMahonTechnology reporterGetty ImagesMarks and Spencer (M&S) says it has been dealing with a "cyber incident"...

Sea of red returns to Tower of London for VE Day 80th anniversary spectacular

The first of 30,000 ceremonial poppies has been planted as Britain begins the countdown to VE Day. The Tower of London is creating a stunning new installation using those from the acclaimed 2014...

Archaeologists make baffling discovery 16,650 feet deep in the Pacific on WWII warship

Explorers charting the wreck of a famous American World War II aircraft carrier have made a remarkable discovery more than three miles deep in the Pacific Ocean. The USS Yorktown and her crew fought...

Prove your smarter than your family this Easter with incredible 100 question quiz

Test your knowledge in our quiz - are you smarter than the rest of your family this Easter? (Image: Getty)We hope that you've enjoyed a fun-filled Easter with your family and friends, but now the...

Easter Monday quiz! Test yourself with our 100 tough questions on all things British

Work your way through these 100 tough quiz questions for Bank Holiday Monday. (Image: HENRY NICHOLLS/AFP via Getty Images)Work your way through these 100 tough quiz questions for Bank Holiday Monday....

The Express has been backing Britain for 125 years... and we're not planning to stop

Editor Arthur Christiansen, seated, was greatest Daily Express editor of the 20th century (Image: Getty)Michael Parkinson, later the legendary chat show host, was overawed at his first sight of the...

These beautiful unearthed letters sent in WW2 will bring a tear to your eye (pt. 2)

Bob Keddie and Diana Ladner were planning their future together when tragedy struck (Image: Supplied courtesy of author)Letter, September 18, 1940, South Cerney, GloucsFlew above the clouds again...

I remember my hometown full of life — but it has been hit so hard

My hometown was full of life and activity but it has been hit so hard (Image: Lois McCarthy)Different generations have their own version of what my hometown used to be. My parents rave about the...

RAF intercepts Russian jets to defend NATO airspace in WW3 near-miss

Greenland not a piece of property, says PM after Trump threats

M&S issues major update after cyberattack sparks chaos for shoppers

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Germany gives major update on Keir Starmer's plan to 'reset' relations with 'open' EU

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Search Results for "1940"

This was the first body-blow to the seemingly invincible German war machine

Eighty years on, survivors and families remember horrors of Bergen Belsen

One thing everyone was saying about the RAF in the wake of the Miracle of Dunkirk

Shocking gamble Nazi forces took in WW2 to attack France, Belgium and Luxenbourg

Eighty years on, survivors and families remember horrors of Bergen Belsen

Daily Express cartoonist who mocked Hitler so successfully he was put on a Nazi death list

Pioneering Daily Express reporter who broke news of the Second World War

One shocking statistic that lays bare just how sick some Britons have become

Red wine stains will lift out of carpets and clothes with 1 kitchen ingredient

The Beatles fans just learn why Ringo Starr always wears dark glasses

Remains confirmed of dad-of-four as wife 'tells truth' of fatal Israel shark attack

US celebrity worth £323m unveils first glimpse at huge £14m Cotswolds mansion

M&S says cyber 'incident' hitting click and collect orders

Sea of red returns to Tower of London for VE Day 80th anniversary spectacular

Archaeologists make baffling discovery 16,650 feet deep in the Pacific on WWII warship

Prove your smarter than your family this Easter with incredible 100 question quiz

Easter Monday quiz! Test yourself with our 100 tough questions on all things British

The Express has been backing Britain for 125 years... and we're not planning to stop

These beautiful unearthed letters sent in WW2 will bring a tear to your eye (pt. 2)

I remember my hometown full of life — but it has been hit so hard

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